Volume B Chapter 183 There is someone in the court (first update, please vote for me!)
Sitting under Qi Yongtai, Feng Ziying looked at his nose with his eyes and his heart with his nose.
"What did you think about it?" Qi Yongtai stroked his beard and smiled. The more he looked at this boy, the more satisfied he became.
After locking the courtyard, once the turmoil in the Gongyuan was cleared, it was difficult to cover up, and it naturally spread to the ears of big bosses like them.
It is said that the article where Fang Congzhe and Gu Bingqian clashed was written by his favorite disciple.
Of course Qi Yongtai was very clear about Feng Ziying's article's basic meaning and choice of words. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the article was simple and clear, but it would allow someone like Gu Bingqian to dare to challenge Fang Congzhe. If this article did not have any confidence, even though Gu Bingqian might be behind it.
Some people support him, but he doesn't dare to do so.
Qi Yongtai was even sure that Gu Bingqian would have transcribed this article and sent it to the palace for the emperor to read.
"Master Qi, you also know that this disciple passed the exam for 379 lives. It was some luck and he almost failed. Well, for the palace exam, the examiner will definitely be headed by Mr. Ye Ge, right?"
Feng Ziying looked very calm, "The first grade is decided by the emperor himself, while the second and third grade are decided by the record readers. I think I don't have much chance."
"So unconfident? Are you satisfied with being a Tongjinshi? Tongjinshi starts at the eighth rank, and Jinshi starts at the seventh rank. The gap between them is at least six years, and there is basically no limit to Jinshi's future promotion, while Tongjinshi basically starts at the third rank.
At the end of the day, he is the chief officer of the six divisions, and there are basically no people with the same background as Jinshi, do you understand?"
There was a hint of hatred in Qi Yongtai's eyes.
"Master Qi, of course the disciple knows, but the disciple's diction itself is lacking. In this palace examination, the first-grade disciple has never thought of competing for supremacy, but the second-grade disciple is recommended by the examiner, how can the disciple get a chance?"
Feng Ziying was also helpless. Of course he didn't want to fall into the same position as Jinshi, but his strength was limited, so what could he do?
"Ziying, don't belittle yourself. In addition, although the file readers have great power, Wei Shi and brother Ru Jun are both one of the file readers. Although the file readers are headed by the elder, the other file readers are not just decorations.
, we also have our own responsibilities, and more importantly, the emperor is the key to the palace examination. He wants to review the papers, and no one can stop him..."
Feng Ziying's eyes lit up, "Master Qi, what do you mean...?"
"Be prepared well. You don't need to carry too much baggage. Just perform according to your normal level. The imperial examination is purely a test of current policy theory, and the more relevant to the current affairs of the government, the better. This is exactly your strongest side. Don't you dare to show it boldly?
one time?"
Qi Yongtai knew that it was not as easy as he said, but he felt that Feng Ziying's mentality was not good. In this situation, he needed to cheer him up and let him fight again. Even if he failed, it was still a fight.
,No regrets.
Besides, there is a variable like Gu Bingqian, who brought the article back to the emperor for reading. It is difficult to judge what the emperor will think during the imperial examination.
"Disciple is ashamed. Master Qi said this, and I should obey my orders." Feng Ziying cheered up.
"However, I still feel that if I have the opportunity, I would rather go to the local area to polish myself. The prime minister must start from the state department, and the fierce general must be sent to the army. I have always agreed with this sentence. I have never worked in a state or county. I’m afraid it’s hard to know about many of the disadvantages below.”
"Well, your point of view is not unreasonable, but Ziying is a matter later. You must first enter the second class or above before you can get anything else. Could it be said that you are not even willing to become a shujishi?"
Qi Yongtai has some understanding of his disciple's character. He always has some weird ideas. He is not willing to be a court official, but is willing to go to the local government. This is the first time Qi Yongtai has heard of it.
"No, no, Master Qi, the Shujishi disciples still have their own ideas." Feng Ziying quickly explained.
These shuji scholars were the foundation for entering the cabinet of the Great Zhou Dynasty in the future. Qi Yongtai, Qiao Yingjia, Guan Yingzhen and Wang Yongguang of Chongzheng Academy were all shuji scholars and were qualified to enter the cabinet. However, like Shen Jun, Zhou Yongchun did not If you have entered the rank of Shujishi, you are basically hopeless in the cabinet. You can only serve six ministers at most, which is the limit.
Although there is no fixed rule for this, it has become a common practice in this dynasty.
"Well, I thought you were really confused and couldn't even distinguish your priorities." Qi Yongtai glared at Feng Ziying. The chance of a sage going down to the place is very small, and if this happens, then Basically, they were demoted or no longer favored by the Holy Family. Most of the Shujishi continued to work in the court officials.
"No, Master Qi, I just feel that if I can have some local experience and familiarity with government affairs, it may be more beneficial to deal with the affairs of North Korea and China." Feng Ziying still wanted to make her thoughts clear to Qi Yongtai, but she couldn't. Let your greatest aid misunderstand your thoughts.
Qi Yongtai pondered for a moment, "I understand what you are thinking. I have never experienced local government affairs and feel that I have no idea. In fact, there is no need. Well, this dynasty is slightly different from the previous Ming Dynasty. In the later period of the former Ming Dynasty, the shujishi did not care. Government, they only studied calligraphy and writing in the Hanlin Academy to prepare for questions. However, since the Guangde period, this dynasty has always insisted that Shuji scholars should not only study and study books, but also observe politics. , but in fact, many times, observing government affairs and pondering government affairs is also the best way to learn..."
"..., observing government affairs cannot be limited to the Six Ministries, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and Dali Temple. We should also go to local areas to assist in handling some government affairs. I have already proposed to the emperor and the cabinet that the responsibility of observing government affairs and studying government affairs should be clearly defined. , you can’t just go to school and study. In the future, you really have to go to the Sixth Ministry, the Metropolitan Inspectorate, and the Dali Temple, but you don’t understand it at all. It will take a year and a half to slowly get used to it. This is not conducive to the handling of government affairs..."
Feng Ziying did not expect that her teacher would also see the shortcomings in the court that were unfamiliar with court affairs. In particular, some officials had never worked at the local level and often had difficulty understanding the difficulties and shortcomings below.
Feng Ziying had talked about this situation with Qi Yongtai and Guan Yingzhen when they were in the academy, and they both felt the same way. Unexpectedly, Qi Yongtai started to push forward some detailed issues according to his own intentions as soon as he arrived at the court. reformed.
"As a teacher, I still hope that you can enter the rank of Shujishi. In the past two or three years, you will be able to familiarize yourself with the government affairs of the DPRK and China, prepare advisors, and praise secrets. This is not just a talk. It will benefit you a lot, and you will also be able to interact with them.
Cabinet ministers have more opportunities to interact with the emperor..."
Qi Yongtai rarely avoids anything for his proud disciple, which is extremely rare after being exposed to other people. In other words, there are probably only a handful of disciples who can make Qi Yongtai say this.
"Thank you, Master Qi, for your advice. I will keep it in mind, disciple." Feng Ziying quickly stood up and bowed deeply again.
"Sit down, you don't have to be so polite. I still prefer your free and easy appearance." Qi Yongtai stroked his beard and smiled, "When you go to Ru Jun's place later, I guess Brother Ru Jun will also explain this to you, eh
, he must also hope that you will become a commoner, and that you will also seek a position in the Hanlin Academy after you leave,..."
Thinking of Qiao Yingjia's utilitarian mentality, Qi Yongtai couldn't help but smile. However, in front of Feng Ziying, they both had the same point of view. No matter what the result of Feng Ziying's imperial examination was, they both had to find a way to ensure that Feng Ziying became a commoner.
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They don't have to argue about the palace examination, it depends on the emperor's will and Ye Xianggao's power, but the selection of Shujishi is made by the cabinet and the six ministers of the Imperial Academy after the Dongge examination, so it is not a matter of one person's opinion
Forget it, Feng Ziying joining the Shujishi should be the tacit bottom line between him and Qiao Yingjia.
As expected by Qi Yongtai, when Feng Ziying went to Qiao Yingjia's house to visit him, Qiao Yingjia's attitude was also clear and resolute. The imperial examination did not matter, even being the last one did not matter. Of course, this was impossible, but the common people had to be admitted.
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"Chengfeng must have told you, Ziying, that being a commoner is not trivial. Only after you have been there yourself will you understand the meaning of these two or three years!" Qiao Yingjia was much more straightforward than Qi Yongtai.
"In three years, you can have countless interactions with cabinet ministers, the Sixth Ministries and the Imperial Procuratorate, and the high officials of Dali Temple. You can have casual contact with the generals of the Five Military Governor's Mansion and the Nine Borders to understand the situation of border affairs.
Because you are advisers and I appreciate confidentiality, that is, everything can be accessed and understood. There is no secret for you. And the most important thing is that you can express your own opinions in front of the emperor and the cabinet without worrying about the procuratorate.
Impeachment, because you are still in the study stage, because you are still in the learning stage..."
Qiao Yingjia put his hands behind his back and walked around the hall, "Many fourth- and fifth-grade officials rarely make an impression on the emperor and cabinet ministers every year, but the common people have three years to seize this opportunity. Just because of this
, Ziying, you must join Shujishi!"
Qiao Yingjia's style is different from Qi Yongtai's, but it makes Feng Ziying feel more cordial and even more touching.
Although he also knows that Shujishi is very important, if he cannot enter the top three in the imperial examination and wants to enter the Hanlin Academy, he must be a Shujishi, and Dazhou has always had a custom that non-Hanlin officials are not allowed to enter the cabinet, so he wants to enter the Dazhou in the future.
As the center of power in Zhou Dynasty, we must take the path of Shujishi.
But he didn't know much about the daily life and benefits of Shujishi. Qi Yongtai simply said that he should study books, prepare consultants, and keep secrets. However, it was Qiao Yingjia who said the details in no uncertain terms.
Thinking about how Qiao Yingjia was reserved and indifferent to him when he first met him, and how arrogant and distant he was to others, now he is caring and friendly to him. This is really different. Once a personal friendship is established,